District citizens bear the burdens of American citizenship without its full benefits. Congress dictates how D.C. tax dollars are spent, but we lack voting rights in either house of Congress. The ACLU supports full representation and statehood for the District of Columbia.
Voting Rights
Castañon v. United States - Seeking Congressional Representation for D.C.
July 11, 2019South Carolina v. United States
February 24, 2012Nix v. Holder (formerly LaRoque v. Holder)
February 14, 2012
Arizona v. Holder
October 1, 2011Florida v. United States
August 30, 2011Georgia v. Holder
June 1, 2010
ACLU S.51 D.C. Statehood Written Statement
June 21, 2021ACLU Vote Recommendation to the House Urging Members to Vote Yes on H.R. 51
June 25, 2020ACLU Letter In Support of H.R. 5803
February 11, 2020
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